There are no major procedures in South Carolina that allow for simplified or special divorces.The one exception is no-fault divorces filed with 1) a petition signed by both parties, 2) a notarized separation agreement or marital settlement agreement, and 3) an affidavit swearing to the irretrievability of the marriage.Fault-based grounds may include: adultery, desertion for a period of one year, physical cruelty, or habitual drunkenness, or both parties having lived separate and apart for more than one year.To file for divorce, the plaintiff must have been a South Carolina resident for at least three months, provided both parties are residents of the state at the time of filing.

South Carolina is no exception, so you might naturally have some questions about the details of South Carolina divorce laws.South Carolina allows only fault-based reasons for divorce.This means that the courts require a specific reason for the divorce filing.A separation agreement can contain any terms the parties agree to, as long as they are not against public policy.Common terms include agreements about child support, child custody, and alimony.